Hugh
Hugh is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.
Note: Hugh hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations: 9 in 2011 → 64 in 2024 (+611%).
Highest rank: #111 in 2018.
Neighbours in the 2024 ranking
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By state & territory — 2024
How often Hugh was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in Queensland (64 babies)
In 2024: 64 babies named Hugh across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Hugh?
- Between 2011 and 2024, Hugh was registered for 377 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Hugh a popular name in Australia?
- Hugh has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024, when it last ranked #126 with 64 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.